Jeddah

Founded in the 6th century CE as a fishing village, Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's commercial center and Red Sea port. It is the 2nd largest city in the country (after Riyadh, see another post). Jeddah is also the major point of arrival for pilgrims headed for Mecca.
The 1st 3 pictures are in Al Balad, the old city of Jeddah. The 1st picture is the ancient city gate. The 2nd picture is the 7th century Shaf'i mosque, one of the oldest in the country, and the 3rd picture is the Nasif house which is was the residence of the rulers of the city and nation in the past.
The 4th picture is King Fahad's Fountain, said to be the highest of it's type in the world. The water jet reaches 260 meters.
The 5th picture is a water front mosque along the corniche or promenade along the Red Sea. The 6th picture is one of several sculptures lining the promenade. The 7th and 8th pictures are of different points along the corniche in daylight and at night.
The last picture is the Globe roundabout, a traffic circle that is considered a monument here.En savoir plus